Nutmeg is a hallucinogen in large doses — it contains myristicin, a psychoactive compound.

Boredom is cognitively demanding — the brain works hard to find stimulation, making it mentally exhausting.

Fact #3738 · Psychology

Priming — brief exposure to a stimulus — unconsciously influences later responses.

Fact #6126 · Psychology

The Great Depression began in 1929.

Fact #615 · Psychology

Chronic stress physically alters brain structure — shrinking the prefrontal cortex and enlarging the amygdala.

Fact #6667 · Psychology

The foot-in-the-door technique increases compliance gradually.

Fact #1501 · Psychology

The amygdala processes fear and emotional responses and can trigger the fight-or-flight reaction in milliseconds.

Fact #4603 · Psychology

We are drawn to symmetrical faces because symmetry signals good developmental health and genetic fitness.

Fact #3743 · Psychology

Cognitive dissonance causes discomfort when holding conflicting beliefs.

Fact #3043 · Psychology